
Headache, breast tenderness, nausea, and dizziness are increased among progestin-only oral contraceptive users in some studies.Frequent and irregular bleeding are common, while long duration of bleeding episodes and amenorrhea are less likely.Menstrual irregularity is the most frequently reported side effect.Revised: Jul 2011 SLIDESHOW Choosing Your Birth Control Method See Slideshow Store at controlled room temperature 20°-25☌ (68°-77☏).ĭistributed By: Watson Pharma, Inc. Nora-BE (norethindrone) tablets are available in 28-tablet dispensers. See PATIENT INFORMATION for detailed instructions. Administration is continuous, with no interruption between pill packs. One tablet is taken every day, at the same time. To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, Nora-BE must be taken exactly as directed. However, to maintain effective protection against pregnancy, another method of contraception must be used as soon as menstruation resumes, the frequency or duration of breastfeeds is reduced, bottle feeds are introduced, or the baby reaches 6 months of age.

The Food and Drug Administration has declared the following brands of oral contraceptives to be safe and effective for emergency contraception: Ovral ® (1 dose is 2 white pills), Alesse ® (1 dose is 5 pink pills), Nordette ® or Levlen ® (1 dose is 4 yellow pills).


LAM is a highly effective, temporary method of contraception 10. Treatment initiated within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse reduces the risk of pregnancy by at least 75% 9. % of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancy within the First Year of Use Table 2: Percentage of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancy During the First Year of Typical Use and the First Year of Perfect Use of Contraception and the Percentage Continuing Use at the End of the First Year.

The following table lists the pregnancy rates for users of all major methods of contraception. However, the typical failure rate is estimated to be closer to 5%, due to late or omitted pills. If used perfectly, the first-year failure rate for progestin-only oral contraceptives is 0.5%. Progestin-only oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.
